The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 2 November 1899

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    18 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2nd, *189D. No. G4O
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  • Domestic Occurrences.
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      BIRTHS.
      54 1 On 2 1st instant, at Kuala Lumpur, the wif< -larry O. Robinson, c.k., P.W.D., of a On the 26th inst.,at "The Warren," Penang the wife or J. G. Berkhumsen, of a daughter. l I r u el L Bank this mornin g» (28th Oct.) th; wife of H. MVHi
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      MARRIAGES.
      75 1 On the 3rd instant, at the British Consulate IMcNair, only son of I homas Scott, of Singapore 5S L1C ELI/K > eldeSt daushter of Osca! J^redench Nystrom of Gothenburg, Sweden. On the 3 olh instant, at St. Andrew's Cathedral by the enerable Archdeacon Perham, William L E n C
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    THE WEEK.
    235 1 The mail from Europe of Oct. 6th arrived by the Yarra on Saturday afternoon. The Clyde, with the mail of the succeeding week, arrives on Saturday morning. This homeward mail is taken by the Parrammtim leaving to-morrow morning. The Legislative Council has met three times during the week,
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    PRODUCE.
    118 1 (November i.) Tin g«o- vo v *>- (jambier r§. dc. Cube No. i 12 Pepper, Black (ordinary S'pore) 28 I do. White, (Fair L/W= 5 45." Nutmegs uos to the lb.) 68. do. (80s to the Ib) t g o Mace (Banda) j$ I# Cloves (Amboina) 32! Liberian Coffee
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    EXCHANGE.
    80 1 (Corrected up to November i). On London. Bank 4 m/s 1/1 1 demand i/ui Private credits 3 m/s l/ll\4 documents 3 m/s 1/1 1 J credits 6 m/s \jn[ t France, demand 243} Germany, demand 1 96 India, T. T 143. 1 Hongkong, demand di§[ Yokohama, demand ft% p
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    The Defence of Kimberley. (Oct. 26th.)
    572 1 The Defence of Kimberley. (Oct. 26th.) Here shall th« Press the People's right tra.ntain, L'nawffd by influence and unbribei by gain; Here patriot Truth her gloriout precepts draw, Pledge.l to Reliffion, Lojalty. and Law. 1 Tm first instalment there may be I another later on in the day of news
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    Mafeking.
    207 1 As to Mafeking, in the absence of news, it is very probable that the enemy's force threatening that place has made another attack, the first having been said to have been repulsed with heavy loss to the Boers. Later news indicated a second attack, or at least preparation for
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    Boer " Annexations."
    308 1 Boer Annexations." Nothing, we think could have been better than the administrative by the Boer authorities of lhat delightfully arrogant eye-opener," their proclamation annexing at a swoop vast expanses of British Territory to the Transvaal and the Orange Free State. By the absorption, on paper, of British Bechuanal.md the Transvaal
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    The Public Lighting.
    366 1 li may be well to impi' <=<* upon the public that two months h< n« e ihc town of Singapore may havr to be lighted with kerosinr. From the repoiL u! the meeting of the Municipal Commissioner! it will be se^n that that b'j'.ly if as far
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      329 1 CONTENTS. I Mill ;J ommission, 27^,285,280 TESus to thi Editor. l>i^t .rbers of the Public Peace. 285 Rumour of R a- so-Japanese War 275 2South \frican Telegrams, 275,282 *iv- tit 1 2 7 "Sis'? British Casualties at Giencoe, *2>; British Looses at Elandslaagttf, 285 Hin liiujs a Shilling a Daj
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    The Retreat From Glencoe.
    1195 2 lOct 27th.) Althoigu everybody could understand that General YULE and his brigade at Glencoe were in a critical position, surrounded by an overwhelming forceot Boers/' and therefore cut off from communication with Ladysmith. it is onlv by to-day's wire that we can see 'now utterly untenable
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    Mafeking Holds Out.
    748 2 (Oct. 30th.) Perhaps the most definite thing in the rather miscellaneous assortment of facts (that is, potential facts) serves up to us by cable today is the indication that the Colonial Volunteer troops and local police at Mafeking under Col. BADEN-POWBLL are doing real good work in
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    The Situation at Ladysmith.
    1107 2 (Oct. 31st.) IT is impossible to consider the va: Uems of to-days telegraphic news from he seat of war in Natal without feeling t\ the situation at Lactysmith is on^ Jt rapidly culminating character. General YULE'S forced night march, by wh extricated himself from a terribly
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    The Policy in Natal.
    262 3 Indeed, as to the general conduct of the ampaign, it is possible that Sir Geo WHITE has by now ample strength to '.ive the intruder- out of Natal. Bjll it is more than probable that he has orders to keep them where they are by refraining
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    A Grave Reverse.
    1310 3 it L> an extremely unpleas a British reverse of a that, measured by tl;e infini ti oi nr M little irargj f, tercneJ disastrous. Ami it is featurtr of this that it can only br* accounted by blundering of a pronounced type. As to the shoulders on
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    THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1899.
    212 3 The Russian transport Kiev left for Odessa at seven o'clock this morning. H. M. S. Phoenix i which left here in the early part of last month, arrived from Penang at one o'clock this morning. A brother of Mr. F. Weld is visiting Perak in the
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    THEFTS.
    92 3 A Chinaman on tongkang 1048 reports that som*i one stole §65 from his box on board the vessel. He suspects a coolie who was working on board. A Macao blacksmith living in Beachroad went over to Johore for some time. When he came back two of his coolies had
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    SIAM'S EDUCATIONAL IDEALS.
    204 3 A French passenger, who travelled by the Oceamen on her last homeward voyage, says: A*. Singapore H.R.H. Prince Chakrabongse came on boatd, escort td by quite a suite, all in black coats and high hats. The young son of the King of bi »m has a very
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    THE RECENT RUMOUR OF A RUSSO JAPANESE WAR.
    313 3 T S~> IT 7 7. C. Herald.) It. will be remembered that a short time ago Chinese in the North were excited by rumouis of an impending war between Russia and Japan, and to such an extent were these believed that many
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    320 3 Amongst the offi ers who are reported by last mail as leaving for the Cape are Lieut.- Col. H P. Shekleton, recently serving with the Egyptian army, who was well known in Singapore ten years ago with the N2uc] and Lieut. A. F. S;trgeaunt R.E., who after leaving Singapore became
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    MUNICIPAL COMMISSION.
    1944 4 Regular Meeting, Oct. 25th. Present: Mr. Gentle (President); Messrs. Sohst, Nanson, Meyer, Riccard, Tan Cheng Tuan, Choa Giang Thye. Absent Messrs. Moses, Anthonisz, and Evans. Finance. The Financial statement showed a balance of $337. 50, of which 5305,000 is on deposit account with the Hongkong and Shanghai and
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    FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1899.
    603 4 The total number of deaths for the week ending Saturday, the 21st inst. was 148; from fever 48, phthisis 24, beri-beri 18. Yesterday as a Kling cart owner was polishing up a brass cartridge, in a lane off Killiney-road, it exploded, blowing off four of his
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    A HARBOUR TRAGEDY.
    171 4 Yesterday a liokien pisseoger by tl-e Hong Leong from Amoy to Penang report- ed to the police that: another Hokien, Lt e Ah Jin was accused by some of the ship's coolies of stealing their property. This I was on the 26th. Complainant says he heard the
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    THE TOWN LIGHTIN'G.
    740 4 The Manager of the Singapore r ja r noting our comments on the position crftt Town L.ghting question, sends us t£ t correspondence on the matter. Mthe earlier letters have been mad* Duhl£ but some relating to the later negotiation, have not, although apparently the TlA I
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    SINGAPORE VOLUNTEER ARTILLERV
    132 4 Corps Orders by Major the llon'ble A. Commandant, Singapore Volunteer Art.; fry. Head Quarter Office, Port F l "ton, Singapore, 26th October 1. Orderly Officer lor flip ensuing week Capt. W. Si. < lair. Orderly Sergeant for the ensuing Sergt A. J. Macdonald. 2. It is hereby
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    67 4 Rinderpest has appeared in Pi > Weltesley and the importation into Perak has been prohibited. It id understood thai there is a fin- I do board the Italian cruiser Curie is is n .Mml since she is to be the I itaPs ship. will probably be here till W I
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    OVER THE CHESS-BOARD.
    135 5 Gentlemen, to solace their wearied minds by tionest pastimes, playe at chesse, the astronomer's game, and the philosophers game, which whettes thyr wittes, recreates theyr minds, and hurts no body in the mean season. 1 All communications should be addressed to the Chess Kditor, Singapore Free Press,'*
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    Problem No. 192.
    23 5 By Dr. Tolos* y Cirrkras, Barcelona. Black ((j pieces). v\h;te to play and mate in three moves. White (7 pieces).
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    Problem No. 193.
    25 5 Ey VALBMTIM Marin, liarcelona. Black (5 pieces). 1 1 1 W bite to play and mate in two movc^. White (7 pieces).
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    ECONOMY IN CHESS PROBLEMS.
    755 5 By Dr. Tolos* v Carkbka^. (Abridged from La Straiten-.") The modern problem is a work of conventional art, linlikd that arising from the conduct of a. game. This contention is implicitly adtniited by those who deny it, in so far as they to regulate in detailed
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    Game No. 184.
    144 5 A gem of Lasker's played at New Orleans against three of the best players of the NewOrleans Club, Messrs. Farrar, Labbat and Wilcox, in consultation. Notes by the Author. fa) We should have preferred 4 T-lvtS, turning the opening into a Mu/.i0," with a theoretically won game
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    CHESS NOTES.
    157 5 Blackburne's book, containing a selection of his best games, was to be published by Messrs. Longmans on the 23th ult. It is seldom good to play P-KKt3 in front of your Ca-tled K, unless you have a B to occupy KKt2. Morphy always took the earliest opportunity of
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    THE WAR.
    468 5 Souifl Airk \x Telegrams. Via Ceylon,) Advance or Fret. Stvters. Reuters correspondent, wiring from Ladysmittl, says the Free Staters are advancing through the Tenlwa Pass, 35 miles distant, and that the British cavalry outposts have been reinforced. Military Crittcs. Military < ritics in London had anticipated General White's
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    SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28. 1800.
    701 5 The Formosa Bank has issued one yen notes. Lieut. R. A. Norton, of H.M.S. Centurion, has gone up river to take command of the Woodlark. Monsieur Radamelle leaves by the La Seyne to-morrow morning to be the agent of the Messageries Maritimes at Batavia. It appears
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    ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL.
    747 5 4 Semi Final Tie. Band and Drums K. O. R. v. R.A. 12TH Co. This match played last night on the Recreation CluJ) ground was an exciting one albeit in the first half it seemed that ii would be a onesided one, the Band and Drums carrying all
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    THE YOUTHFUL ESSAYIST.
    146 5 Among the gems of general knowledge which sometimes verve to illumine the dull routine elementary education, th i following Essay n St. Stephen,'' from the vicinity >i a < hurch of RnglaiH school in Surrey, is war* »y i pb-ce. The aol 1 s;tys "Literature" apftt&Ta •■>
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    TOPICS Op THE WEEK.
    1987 6 Quicquid ngunt homines tiostn est farrago libelli Ji: VENAL. What a beautiful and heart-inspiring scene that must have been a month ago when the Little Englander, and the ProBoer, and the Socialist, and the Barren Female went to Trafalgar Square to denounce Mr. Chamberlain and exalt
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    JAVA NEWS.
    1444 6 IFrOM 9ttr OVtH Correspondent.* The X. I Mynbouw Co publish a telegram from their manager, via Macassar, saying that 50 tons of ore worth 6 oz. gold, 16 oz. silver and 2° o copper per ton had been shipped away by the Van G^cns. This vessel is expected
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    THE PADRE IN SCOTLAND.
    1394 7 No. XVII. (Written for th« Singapore Free Press by the Rev. G. M. Reith.) Ultima Thule. There was only one wet night while I was in Shetland, and that, as those who have observed the spiteful vagaries of the weather will readily believe, was the night
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    THE "ANNEXATION."
    172 7 O;ir Fathers fought like heroes and grabbed as heroes should, The country ot the heathen lake, valley, mountain, wood. Our Fathers and our brothers being wishful to expand, Promiscuously did likewise in Atric's sunny land. They edged the Boers to noithward, and with a strong right-arm Took over
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    THE MOSOUITO'S FATAL VICE.
    198 7 Jubi why the mosquito bites people is not yet known. It is not to furnish it food, tor it is an established fact that a mosquito, after gorging himself with human blood, dies within a lew hours, whereas mosquitoes that have never t3stcd blood have been
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    THE SUPREME COURT.
    182 7 Correspondence regarding the unsatisfactory accommodation in the Supreme Court Buildings was laid on the table of the Council yesterday. Mr. Burkinshaw addressed a letter to the Governor, enclosing a copy of a resolution passed by the Bar, pointing out the necessity of the Second Court being rebuilt
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    FORT CANNING LIGHT.
    296 7 Mr. Stringer presses on the Government to put a better light than the four lamp combination on Fort Canning. The Governor does not think any better lamp is needed. This is what a Shipmaster of over 20 years experience, constantly in and out of Singapore, told one
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    LATER THAN THE MAIL.
    468 7 Via A itstralia) South Africa, Intense indignation lias been aroused throughout British South Africa owing to the brutal treatment which the flying refugees are being subject to in the Transvaal. It is alleged that the Boers contemptuously spit in the lace of the ladies and address
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    MONDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1899.
    668 7 R. E. v. H Company, ist Bn. Royal Lancaster Regiment, in the Warren Football Shield, on the S R.C. ground. Monday the 30th instant kick off 5 p.m. Mr. and Mrs. Butt have arrived in Perai from Singapore to go up the hills. They have taken
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    FOOTBALL.
    51 7 The final coni or the Uanil Adab Cu; was played o: yesterday on the above ground before a large assembly ol native.the Darul Afiali T^njong Pagar), defeating the Uaral Bahar, the previous wionera by one to r Afterward* H. 11. Sultan Allie kin.ii; prr<eritL-d the C to the winning
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    THOUGHTFUL LITTLE GIRL.
    64 7 A little b g to Rutland, Pennsylva ii very much i nie^. At her prayers, i'<..other night, af- ie .vial appc.il for her love:, ones she .itNKc d piea^e, Lord, lake oare c yourself, 100, tot lything shouKi hapjicn to yn we couldn't hi- j w )ne
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    SINGAPORE SPORTING CLUB.
    5588 8 AUTUMN MEETING, 1899. FIRST DAY Tuesday, October 24th. Committee :—\H A. Cadell, Esq., Chairman; J. C. D. Jones, Esq. C. VV. Laird, Esq. D. D Alackie. Esq. D. P. MacDougall, Esq. A. G* Wright, Esq. Stewards :—Judg<,]. C. D. Jones, Esq. Asst> and Time-keeper, A. G. Wright,
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    ANALYSIS OF THE RACING.
    356 9 Heliobes and Lord of the Isles ran four times unplaced, Midshipman, Datoh, Clover, and Brut Royal thr e times Guess, Wonga, D.D.M., and Stella twice Carnation and Marchioness once. ihe Feest Kongsi ran four times unplaced 5 (apt. Kettle thrice; Ganslo er, Tan IJoo Liat, and
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    BRITISH CASUALTIES AT GLENCOE.
    940 9 Ten officers were killed and twenty-two wounded at Glencoe, and 31 men killed and 151 wounded. KILLED. The following are the names of the officer^ killed:— ON THE 9TAJ Y. Colonel Sherston. Col. John Sherston, d.s.o. was Assistant Adjutant General Bengal 15th Oct. 1898. and betore
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    40 9 Mi^.- Janet Waldorf, the A men can Actre:>s, who has b »;n MiccesslulU touring the East under the management ot Mrs. Ida Dow Currier, and is now in Manila, is expected to arrive in Singapore ab«,ut th^ middle of November.
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      147 9 Light Railways PORTABLE AND PERMANENT RAILWAY PLANT FISHER FOSTER HAVE IN STOCK FOR IMMEDIATE Light Rails, and Rolling Stock Suitable for Work at Mines, Quarries Brickfields, Sugar Estates, Saw Mills w narveSj occ. 14 and 20 lb rails, with or without steel sleepers. Wagons, Platform, side or end tipping, timber
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    THE WAR.
    1903 10 Couksi o* the Events in the Transvaal, &c. So great has been the exodus of population from the Rand that the Johannesburg mine owners are paying the miners who remain at the rate of £1 per day, exclusive of food. The Orange Free State is recruiting troops in
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    118 10 On Oct. i 7 th Mr. Massy Leech was laid I up in the planter's ward, Colombo Hospital with malarial fever. A quiet but pretty wedding took place at St. Andrew's Cathedral yesterday afternoon, between Mr. Percy Pinckney and Miss Engelhardt. The Ven. Archdeacon Perham officiated at the ceremony, the
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    ON THE BRINK OF WAR.
    824 10 (From a London Correspondent.) i i The crisis continues, and prolongs th< anxiety of the public day after day. Th j country at large takes things very quietly and with both the calmness and courage o a great nation. Our Government is cer tainly displaying
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    30 10 The Phoenix goes north to Hoogkoog immediately to recommission. Her p!a< in the Straits of Malacca division will be taken by the Linnet which is on her umv from Hakodate.
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    WAR TELEGRAMS.
    622 10 (From Batavia Papers.) In A i AmSterdam Oct 2<tfc e in the second encounter near n the Boers obtained a HSt^SoS"** I Uis officially stated from London Ik, Pres.dent Steyn has officially proclaim y the annexation of the territory^ of he cl t Colony s.tuated to tl.e Nortt
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    108 10 The B. I. Loodiana ha^ been d off Megapatam by stress of weathei ras expected to leave on th<* 26th Fhe J/. J/tf/7 says there i^ a ll the estates »:oniprised in Mr. I -iop Hill's company are shortly to be auction, so we presume the f is being kvound
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    LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.
    3128 11 WEDNESDAY, OCTOQBK 25, 1899. Present il E. the Ciovcrnor (Sir C. H. H. Mitchell c M x Hen'ble the Officer Commanding ihe T "o O ps Co! Sec rrM Dicksor >. c.8.) the Attorney-Genera! (W. R. Collyer) Anthonias), I- Burkinshaw. Dr. \V C. Brown. Absknt. The Hcrrb.. the
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    Friday, Octobkr 27, 1899.
    2702 11 Papers. The Colonial Secretary laid on the table :orrespondence regarding the unsatisfactory state of the accommodation of the Second Court of the Supreme Court. The Supply Bill, 1900. Committee was resumed on this bill. The Colonial Secretary moved the insertion of a vote of §1,943, cost
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    TUESDAY, OCTOUER 31, 1899.
    739 12 Judgment was given by the Chief I s »ir/ m the Commercial Square property c this afternoon. The outward P. and O. mail V n m Clyde left Colombo al 6 p.m. Stturdav^S may be expected here on Saturday mornlmr the 4th prox. The homeward P.&O.
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    Correspondence.
    428 13 DWIURI'.kks <>}• the Prm.n Pi, u f t»'f. Editor. Sir,— The inhabitants of houses in River .alley-road, Killiney-road, Institution Hill, ,nd that neighbourhood generally, have had a magnificent opportunity presented them, Juring the last few days, of studying the technical intricacies and intense beauties of Celestial music, even when
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    SOUTH AFRICAN TELEGRAMS.
    302 13 SO UTH AFRICAN TELEGRAMS. i ia Batmvia.) The Hague, 2ist October. In the battle of Glencoe the inefficiency the Boer artillery has been proved. I he tactics followed by General Symons it the storming of the Boer position and 'he discipline among the English sharpbooters were on that occasion admirable.
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    22 13 j i .> r ombitie." MUa Maybeile daughter of the Chicago pork packer, her«elf to Prince Alexif Kara- pretender to the thronr of
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    MUNICIPAL COMMISSION.
    762 13 Special Meeting: Oct. 30th, 1899. Present Mr. A. Gentle (President); Messrs. Meyer, Moses, Evans, Sohst, Tan heng Tuan, Choa Giang Thye, and Mr. Riccard. Absent Mr. W. Namon, Hon'ble J. O. Anihonisz. The Special meeting was for the purpose of considering the President's Budget for 1900. The Board
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    A STEAMER FOUR MONTHS OVER DUE ARRIVES.
    116 13 The New Zealand Shipping Company's steamer Waibmic at i o'clock on the afternoon of the <Sih Oct. cast anchor in the G^ge Roads, Fremantle, the journey from London -str -telling over 157 days. Leaving London on May the Waikati journeyed southwards toward-; the
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    41 13 Hongkong is pretty bu*y j.ir,t now Id the dramatic way. Tii~ A.D.C. ia putting on '•The Magistrate on the 4th and 6th November; The Mother»in-Itw" is in preparation for Christmas: and the u Yeomen <)\ the <jmni" is just g^ing into rehearsal.
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    WEDNESDAY,NOVEMBER 1, 1899.
    748 13 A Norwegian steamer passed through the harbour from East to West at seven o'clock this morning. A Russian daily newspaper is being started in Seoul; in the interest of literal ture, seoully, of course. A telegram to Japan (i s th Oct.) says that the war news
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    THE MUNICIPAL COMMISSION.
    122 13 There will be a special meeting on Friday, and a statutory declaration made, that the following Commissioners are those to retire under the Ordinance on Dec. 31st. Mr. Evans, nominated by the Governor. Hon'ble J. O. Anthonisz, nominated by the Governor, owing to the failure of the
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    THE BRITISH LOSSES AT ELANDS LAAGTE.
    325 13 j London, Oct. 23.— The British losses ai Elands-laagte aino-.Mt to 257, live officers were killed, thirty wounded, 37 men kille i and 175 wounded and missing. IM!ER!AL LM,JiT HORSE. Colonel John James SooCt Chisholme, coir— manding, Lt. Colonel Chisholme {who recently retired' served
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    HIRELINGS, A SHILLING A DAY.
    325 13 The) read of the Munster Fusiliers and other Irish regiments being sent out to light against tre brave Boers for English pay. It was true that these were only miserable hirelings who consented to b shot at by England's enemies tor one shilling a <l.i>.
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    THE DISPUTED PROPERTY CASE.
    768 14 Nye Rai v. Lim Loh. Judgment tor the Plaintiff. In the Supreme Court yesterday the Chief Justice gave judgment in the claim cf Nve Rai for the land and godowns in the possession of Lim Loh, at the corner of Change Alley. The plaintiff claimed as
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    CONCERNING A "GEISHA.
    108 14 In the Daily News a correspondence has been going on in which domestic servants have been discussing their difficulties 11 A Cook," touching the topic of the bath, writes But I do net stand alone in the matter of bathmi:, as I know in several houses that
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    35 14 The result of the Government increases ihe rent of its bungalows, and restrictions placed on obtaining them by the uulilic, appears to be a reduction in the n v nti obtained ir; Singapore from ¥3,169
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    JOTTINGS FROM BERLIN.
    976 14 September 27th, 1899. On the eve of the International Geographical Congress, there does not seem to have been much preparatory excitement but then the rain has been most energetic, and most people have been engaged in circumventing the efforts of their fellow creatures to get into trains
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    MUNICIPAL COMMISSION.
    470 14 Oct. 31st, 1899. Present Mr. A. Gentle (President), Messrs. Evans, Meyer, Sohst, Tan Cheng Tuan, Choi Giang Thye, \V. Nanson. Absent: Mr. Riccard, Mr. Moses, Hon'ble J. O. Anthonisz. This was a continuation of the Budget meeting, consideration being resumed at the Engineer's Department in Committee of the
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    SUPREME COURT.
    252 14 This morning before Mr. justice Hynclman Jones, Maria Lydia Malheton summoned Y. Tan of Battery-road for the return of $150.18 the proceeds of the sale of her furniture sold by Messrs. Powell Co. about July jist and paid to the defendant on behalf of the plaintiff. The case
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    BREAKING IT GENTLY.
    90 14 Tact is a threat feature even of the roughe I American, in one ot the States they had hanged the wrong man, rind discovering their errcr, the judges thought it their duty lo ap lionise to the widow. i heir deputies at once hurried oft and knocked
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    THE GLOUCESTERS.
    137 14 The Gloucester*' strength on embarka tion at Kidderpore on Sept. 30th Wd > a ofhcersand 706 rank-and-filc. Capt. Russell who only recently joined the Regimental Allahabad, was left behind there with men. The complete list of the officers wj 10 embarked by the India were: Lieute nant-Colonel Wilford,
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    HARMSTON'S CIRCUS.
    338 14 Harmstons, the Barnum of the Ea>; with us once again, and during th nh many new features and arts hive beei added, which go to prove the fallacy ol old statement that there is nothing new in Circus business. Novelties may doub be hard to find, but the
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    CHINESE COAST DEFENCE.
    92 14 Kang Yi's departure for the North from < intofl has again been delayed, 1 lya the edict having been received by him on ti in-tant to inspect carefully the v s al Humcn, «t the entrance of the i'earl River Tigris forts). It is intended, according to
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    RUSSIA AND CHINA.
    46 14 Tokyo, October 1 6th.— A Peking patch of 15th instant to the Tokyo Nidii States that it is reported the K 1 Minister has brought forward a 1 important (juestion to-day. Another telegram says that th portant question will affect Japan as China.
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    124 14 A Japan telegram, dated Londonr, 15 October, says that the Times ha calling attention to the fighting q the Russian Pacific squadron, fact that of late Russia h 1- h transporting troops to the I E The Singapore friends of Capt 1 of the E. E. A. T. Co/a 1
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    THE EARTHQUAKE AND TIDAI WAVE ON THE SOUTH COAST OF CERAM.
    360 15 The following is the Java Bode 's account of the recent earthquake and tidal wave on the South Coast of the Island of Ceram In the clear still night of 29th and 30th last at about 1.40 a.m., \v<;
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    THE ROMANCER OF WAR.
    69 15 1 Who is Mr. James Creelman 7 This is how an American newspaper describes him James Creelman is the up-to-date war correspondent who tells the rulers of 1113 eifth what to think, who chaperoned the American forces all through the Cuban campaign, and who has an
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    TROOFS FOR SOUTH AFRICA.
    231 15 The Simla \i :vs points our that it seems peculiar regiments like the 2nd York and Lan— ister and the Ist Royal Irish Ritles should I>t have been sent to South Africa in preference ♦o some regiments which have been despatched there. The York and Lancaster
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    REMARKABLE SHOOTING PERFORMANCE.
    184 15 Sergeant-Instructor J. Wallingford, of the tiythe School ot Musketry, who this year gained the Army Gold Jewel and the distinction of champion shot of iritish Army, did BOOM remarkable snooting it Aldershot the other day. In an open competition^ the Aldcrshot. Rifle Meeting, lie started with 111*
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    ADMIRAL SIR E. SEYMOUR.
    47 15 H. M. S. iffarrifr, with ice-Admiral Seymour I, arrived at Wootuag on Saturday from '■'>„ S> steamed up to Shanghai and -I at t\.- naval buoy yesterday morning. On Wednesday it is expected the Admiral •ed »ij, the Vang«/f.— .V.-C. /^:/>' JV«M, J sr i
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      434 15 REUTERS TELEGRAMS. THE WARIN SOUTH AFRICA. NAVAL PREPARATIONS. The dockyard staff is working overtime at Portsmouth preparing cruisers for sea. SUSPICION OF FOREIGN HOSTILE PLANS. The reasons for the urgency remain unexplained. It is inferred that it is intended to counteract a possible foreign move. BOER ADVANCE ON KIMBERLEY Large
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      478 15 (Received 3 .35 p.m.) THE FIGHT AT GLENCOE. Belated despatches received show that Boer guns were not taken at Glencoe. Moreover only a few killed and wounded Boers were found in the captured position. THE GRENADIER GUARDS. The Grenadier Guards have sailed for the Cape. [It is expected that the
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      439 15 The Attack Slacks off. The bombardment was not resumed. THE GLENCOE WOUNDED. A Favourable Report. The wounded at Glencoc are doin^ splendidly. r Later.) ALL QUIET AT LADYSMITH. Saturday and Sunday were passed quietly at Ladysmith. THE SIEGIf OF^MAFEKING. Boer Preparations. A Coming Artillery Attack. The Boers are closing in
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    AN ENGAGEMENT NEAR LADYSMITH.
    122 16 (Later.) Results of the Boers. General White reports an enojagemen \r»sterday [near Ladysmithj. The Boers were repulsed after severa hours' fighting. The enemy was pushed back severa miles, and the British returned to theii Camp unmolested. The Casualties. Ihe British loss was about a hundred he
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        A DETACHED FORCE SURROUNDED.
        48 16 TWO BATTALIONS AND A BATTERY SURRENDER It b officially announced that in vester<:ay's engagement, the Irish Fusiliers, and tie Gloucester Regiment, with the lot h Mountain Battery, who had been detached to protect the left flank, were obliged to c apitulate, after losing heavily.
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        GENERAL WHITE RESPONSIBLE
        66 16 General White adds that he alone is reponsible for the movement. Arrival of Redvers Buller. Sir Redvers Buller ha^ arrived at Capetown. The Powerfuls" at Ladysmith. Their Opportune Arrival. Ihe Powerful naval brigade, with heavy lick-firing guns, arrived during the fight. S Boer's Heavy Gun Dismounted. Their
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        THE CAPTURED REGIMENTS.
        28 16 Entangled in the Hills. Enclosed by the Enemy. Forty-two officers and about 2,000 men capitulated on the lefi tlank. They were surrounded in the hills.
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        THE LADYSMITH REVERSE.
        40 16 [Later.) Press Opinion in England. The English Press deplores the Ladysmith disaster and suspends judgment pending Ihe details. They says the loss will not affect the issue. Britain is resolved to eitect her object at any cost.
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        ORDERD TO THE CAPE.
        18 16 The Ist Suffolk!, :he Essex Regt. and ihe Derbyshire! have been ordered to mobilise.
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        TROOPS SAILING TO-DAY.
        18 16 TROOPS SA ILING TO-DAY. The Ist Gordon Highlanders and the bcots Greys (2nd Dragoons) sail on Wednesday (10-day^.
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        A FRENCH SOUDAN EXPEDITION.
        37 16 Defeated by Rabah. Major Bretonnet, with two French officers and thirty Senegalese, forming the advance guard of the Gentil expedition, have been Rabah 8 a[nSt the Afri :an chief London, November i, tSgg.
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    66 16 Anjer Shipping Report S}l l^ifr Pl]ed I° rthe Si »g«P°" *>« Press.) -notion nf P r AnjCr: Nationality and des■vntn sailed. Destination. *Au£ *s S Cad^V AU OIUi Mattsscn; Bangkok, Ct 17. ital. b,,., Dorotra M.; Star, ta, Singapore, Sept. 26 Port l.ouis. g (W W m llm Stl °J**V*
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    SHARE LIST, NOVEMBER 1st, 1899.
    227 16 S HARE LI ST, NOVEMBER 1st, 1899. Quotation. Cafital. Paid Up. Shares P A m Bank of China and japan, Ltd. Li Nominal. 2f 000,000 4,4,23, 199,875/4 Deterred. 1f250 J* Bell's Asbestos Eastern Agency. $3 Sellers. 10,000 (4! 8 '584 8,584 Clear Water Dairy Farm Ltd. $100 25,000 a^ unissued
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      410 16 Passengers Arrived. Oct. 25.— Per Sappho: Mr. R. Mcikle, Mr. Down, Mr. D« Robertson, Mr. Meikle, Mr. G. Robertson. Per Mena Mr. and Mrs. Rodger. Oct. 26.— Per Phoenix Dr. Giddv. Per Calypso Dr. Romourg, Dr. Van Buda de Hann, Mr. Biash, Miss Mots, Mr. Klemyne. Per Sivaer.decroon Mr. Ezerman,
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      1094 16 VESSELS IN PORT. Men-of-Wai Flag8 and Ton8 commanders Arrived From For Whon Carlo Alberto Ital. cruiser. 7 coo Cale Oct. 24 Spezia China PHOENIX Bnt. g.b., 1050 R.P.Cochran Oct. 26 Penang Road"' Other Vessels Flatrs Tons Masters Arrived From Consienees For When Amherst Brit. 108 Mellor Oct. 28 T. Anson
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